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Hormone replacement therapy comes in a variety of forms, and can have diverse effects on the body, depending on the types of hormones administered and the form of the administration route. Different types of HRT will have different benefits and different side effects. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of hormone replacement therapy. |
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Various forms of hormone replacement therapy exist. Different types and ratios of sex hormones may be administered, and via a wide array of administration routes, including: |
- pills
- patches
- creams
- gels
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- intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- vaginal rings
- injections
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- Cyclical HRT: Also known as "sequentially combined HRT" (scHRT), cyclical HRT involves the daily administration of estrogen, with progestin administered for 10-14 days out of the month.
- Continuous HRT: Also known as "continuous combined HRT" (ccHRT), estrogen and progesterone are both taken daily.
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The type of administration route depends on the intended effect of the therapy. Vaginal dryness, for example, will be more effectively treated via a vaginal ring, where the estrogen is administered locally, as opposed to a pill, where the hormones circulate through the entire body before reaching the vagina. On the other hand, vaginal rings will be less effective for symptoms such as memory lapses or hot flashes. All types of HRT, however, will have some form potentially disturbing side effects. |
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HRT is often accompanied by uncomfortable side effects, including:
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- nausea
- breast tenderness
- headaches
- vaginal bleeding
- irritability
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The method of hormone administration will influence some of the side effects experienced (a hormone patch, for example, may cause skin irritation, while a vaginal ring may cause bleeding). |
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The side effects of HRT can be far more severe than the problems listed above, however. In fact, the therapy can provoke potentially dangerous health disorders: HRT has been proven to increase the risk for serious illnesses including cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. Keep reading to learn more.  |
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Hormone replacement therapy poses several serious health risks which typically outweigh the benefits the treatment may bring. Fortunately, safer, gentler, and equally effective options for alleviating menopausal symptoms do exist. Keep reading to learn more. |
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Treating Hormonal Imbalance with
MacaActive Supplements |
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Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play an essential role in several areas of the body, and as hormonal levels decline with age, the health implications can be significant. As women begin to notice the symptoms of hormone deficiency, they may want to consider taking steps to stabilize their hormonal production.
Today, there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes: Lifestyle changes (such as an improved diet and increased exercise) are vital for overall health and for alleviating the symptoms of hormonal balance, but lifestyle changes alone will not have a significant impact on hormonal production. Most women will want to consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating hormonal imbalance in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for improving low estrogen levels: those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but they nourish the hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Using non-estrogenic herbs is one of the safest and best ways to treat hormonal imbalance naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for estrogen deficiency is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. In this way, it alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance.  to read more about MacaActive.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest cost. The most common drug therapy for treating hot flashes in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to learn more about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way for balancing hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal deficiency.
MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique. to read all about MacaActive. |
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